Meet the Team

Meet the Waikato team

Colin StoreyOrthotist/Clinical Director

I have over 30 years of extensive experience in the Orthotic industry, servicing the Waikato area. Being a third generation 'Storey' orthotist, I get great satisfaction from helping my clients lead active lives through the aid of orthoses. Although my specialty is paediatrics, I enjoy assisting all people and encouraging natural mobility.

Problem-solving is my passion and I strive to get to the bottom of any niggle, no matter how big or small. Outside our rooms, you’ll find me spending time with my family. We have two grown-up children and two grandkids, who keep me young. I have a keen interest in NZ early history, vintage cars and vintage motoring. I own a 1936 MGSA Keller that I am restoring, so I can also be found happily tucked away in my garage.

Warning - I come with a sense of humour!

Janeen LaimbeerBreast Prothesis Specialist/Administration Director

While employed as a Practice Manager with another orthotics company, Colin trained me in the measuring and fitting of compression clothing, as some female clients preferred to be seen by a female rather than the male orthotists. When we formed Orthotic House, it was a natural progression for me to continue with the compression training by completing courses run by the companies that now provide me with their garments.

From there I moved on to training in the measuring and fitting of breast prostheses and bras for women following breast surgery. In the privacy of my consulting room, I can help with these decisions.

Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. The family part consists of my husband, two sons, their partners and four beautiful grandchildren (not that I am biased in any way). We have three classic cars and enjoy getting away from the various trips organised by the clubs we belong to.

Kerry VickersOrthotist

I joined the team at Orthotic House as a part-time Orthotist in 2007. I am registered with the national body, NZOPA, and endeavour to attend any training and education opportunities that arise to keep my skills and knowledge current. My initial training was done at Waikato Hospital under the supervision of Colin’s father, Harold Storey.

On my return to Orthotics, it was pleasing to see a real progression in attitude and in the products available to our clients. I believe our team here at Orthotic House stay in touch with the latest ideas and are focused on providing knowledge and a service pertinent to our clients’ personal requirements.

I had a break from Orthotics and during that time my husband and I farmed 1600 acres in the King Country while raising a family of two daughters and two sons. On my days away from Orthotic House, I am a volunteer Ambulance Officer in Te Awamutu. My spare time is spent with family and friends enjoying the outdoors, playing soccer and fishing.

Ine De Smedt
Orthotist

Upon completion of my degree, I embarked on my career as a self-employed physiotherapist during which time I developed an interest in treating patients’ with neurological conditions and working with patients requiring amputation rehabilitation. My fascination for prosthetic and orthotic devices lead me to decide to further my education and train further to become a Prosthetist / Orthotist.

During my training as a Prosthetist / Orthotist, I obtained an internship with NZALS in Hamilton and soon decided that New Zealand would become my home so taking a leap, I moved from Belgium to New Zealand permanently and started my position here at Orthotic House.

Passionate about delivering positive outcomes for my patients I strive to support them by enabling them to live life without limitations.

When away from work I have an active lifestyle, playing Rugby for Melville, at the gym, snowboarding in the winter or exploring this beautiful country. I love most sports which keep the conversations interesting during consultations.

Sean Tickner Orthotist

I completed my studies in orthotics and prosthetics at the Department of Sport, Rehabilitation and Dental Sciences at the Pretoria Technikon, South Africa and qualified in 2003. Completing my internship at an accredited centre in Durban, I continued working in this field for six years before moving to Cape Town to further my career. I recently moved to New Zealand, and joined Orthotic House and am happily part of the Orthotic House family.

A keen sportsman, I have completed several ultra-distance trails running races as well as the 2013 edition of the multi-stage mountain bike race, The Cape Epic. These personal experiences and understanding of what the body goes through during high-intensity sports have fueled a keen interest in custom manufactured foot orthotics to assist with post-injury rehabilitation with a specific interest in the running and cycling fraternity. I aim to help every patient to the best of my ability.

I also love the ocean and enjoy surfing whenever possible, if you don't find me in practice, I'm probably out running or riding on the mountains or catching a wave.

Jan WrightReception & Administration

Recently joining the Orthotic House team, I bring with me with thirteen years of administration experience in a variety of different sectors, including the Health Sector. My qualifications include NZIM Management, Business Administration and Small Business Management.

Orthotics is a new area for me and I have learnt so much about the industry in the short time I have been here, I learn something new every day and am enjoying the challenges it brings. I observe first hand the value that the team provides for the patients' aesthetic needs and how this truly helps towards a person’s health while bringing the effective day to day functionality back to their lives.

In my spare time, I enjoy keeping fit through the gym, in the outdoors, hiking and walking tracks and spending time with family and close friends. I have one grown daughter who is now all set in her future career path.

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